Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for high protein turkey meatballs cooked in a flavorful marinara sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and form into meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a skillet, heat marinara sauce over medium heat.
- Add the baked meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped onions or bell peppers to the marinara sauce.
- These meatballs can be frozen for later use.
- Serve with whole grain pasta or zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg